On Saturday, the University of Rhode Island women’s soccer team opened Atlantic 10 Conference play against Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, falling 2-1 after a late penalty kick. The Rams’ third-year midfielder Kyra Samalonis struck first, rebounding her own shot into the net at the 20th minute. The goal was Samalonis’ first of the season, giving…
The University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team fell short this week, losing to Brown University, Duquesne University and Stony Brook University. The Rams fell 2-1 on the road in Providence on Sept. 15. It was a thriller where the Rams started down 2-0. Brown set the tone early, scoring one minute and 33 seconds…
The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team finished its non-conference schedule 5-7 after going 1-2 at the University of Connecticut’s For The White & Blue Tournament this past weekend. Rhode Island broke out the brooms to kick off the tournament on Friday; the Rams swept Merrimack College in dominant fashion, 25-16, 25-11 and 25-17….
The University of Rhode Island women’s tennis team started its fall slate by competing at the University of Connecticut Invitational over the weekend. A team without last year’s graduating class of Ava Grnja, Sophie Herrman and URI all-time doubles winner Nikki Fernando, URI head coach Jonas Brobeck recruited three players to the Rams. Having been…
The University of Rhode Island women’s cross country team placed 10th out of 33 teams at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on Saturday, marking its second competitive appearance of the season. The Rams traveled to North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and raced against 242 competitors on UMass Dartmouth’s campus course. The 6,000-meter race followed Rhode Island’s fourth-place finish…
The University of Rhode Island football team dropped back down to a .500 record after being taken down 56-24 by Stony Brook University in Saturday’s road matchup. After an even first quarter, things went downhill on both ends of the ball for the Rams. In their first loss to a Coastal Athletic Association opponent in…
The University of Rhode Island football team extended its home winning streak to 16 on Saturday with a 31-10 victory over Elon University. It was the first of five games this season at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, URI’s home this season as renovations to Meade Stadium continue. The last time Rhody played in Pawtucket…
The University of Rhode Island football team fought in the first half but ultimately couldn’t keep up with its Football Bowl Subdivision competition, falling 38-14 to Temple University. Played at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday in Philadelphia, the Owls’ offense and defense combined to score 21 unanswered points alongside a shutout second half. “We expected…
Youth training in Rhode Island has taken a leap with “NextPlay Training,” led by two in-state men’s soccer student athletes. Fourth-year University of Rhode Island defender Joey Turco and third-year midfielder Connor Froberg began preparations for their soccer training company, NextPlay Training, during the fall of 2024 and were able to start camps in the…
The University of Rhode Island women’s rowing team captured its third straight Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on Saturday, clinching an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship. The championship marked the 12th title in program history, with the Rams also taking home five individual awards. Rhode Island head coach Shelagh Donohoe was named the Atlantic 10…